Monthly Archives: October 2026

Football regulator insists it will have ‘absolute power’ to force Man City owners to sell if they are proven to have run the club ‘in a way that is neither fit nor fair’

The IFR, which was founded last year, has permission to remove club owners and suspend or revoke licences if they deem the wrongdoing by to be sufficiently [...]

October 21, 2026

Angry Barcelona launch complaint after PSG ultras displayed ‘chainsaw massacre’ banner before Champions League defeat in Paris

Barcelona have reported Paris Saint-Germain to UEFA for the ‘chainsaw massacre’ banner displayed during Tuesday night’s Champions League [...]

October 21, 2026

Erik ten Hag reveals failed plot to reunite with Alejandro Garnacho at Leverkusen as ex-Man United boss admits out-of-sorts star is a ‘little bit selfish’ and ‘needs love’ amid Aston Villa exile

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has leapt to the defence of Alejandro Garnacho, revealing he tried to sign the winger during his ill-fated [...]

October 21, 2026

Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola and the curious case of the £3billion Abu Dhabi housing development: Why Man City will profit from star striker and his father Alf-Inge’s new homes

The story seemed like a feather in the cap of Manchester City’s Emirati owners when it surfaced, two weeks after being found guilty of generating [...]

October 21, 2026

How two tobacco tycoons, Cesc Fabregas’ unique link, a former England hardman and the ‘Disney model’ inspired Como’s remarkable rise ahead of Manchester United clash

Just seven years ago, they were playing in Serie D, the fourth tier of Italian football, having suffered three bankruptcies between 2004 and 2017.

October 21, 2026

Knicks’ banner night turns sour in loss to LeBron James, Sixers – The New York Times

Knicks’ banner night turns sour in loss to LeBron James, Sixers  The New York Times LeBron moonlights at center, helps limit Knicks’ Towns in winning [...]

October 21, 2026

Ryan Day: Ohio State planning to be without QB Julian Sayin through postseason – ESPN

Ryan Day: Ohio State planning to be without QB Julian Sayin through postseason  ESPN Ryan Day says quarterback Julian Sayin is out [...]

October 21, 2026

Eagles aren’t being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots – NBC News

Eagles aren’t being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots  NBC News NFLPA calls for ‘full investigation’ into medical care provided [...]

October 21, 2026

Rays vs. Brewers World Series preview: Who has the edge in matchup of MLB’s 2 best teams? – Yahoo Sports

Rays vs. Brewers World Series preview: Who has the edge in matchup of MLB’s 2 best teams?  Yahoo Sports Where 2026 ranks among best World Series [...]

October 21, 2026

Colts To Contact Peyton Manning About GM Job? – ProFootballRumors.com

Colts To Contact Peyton Manning About GM Job?  ProFootballRumors.com What does firing GM Ballard mean for Colts coach Steichen?  ESPN 3 Most Likely Colts [...]

October 21, 2026

Piers Morgan disagreed with me but Martin Keown was wrong to question my motives in branding Arsenal ‘The Unwatchables’… I have a duty to call it as I see it, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE

TOM COLLOMOSSE: It was around 2pm on Monday that I learned I was a lifelong Tottenham supporter who was desperate to move to London. This certainly came as [...]

October 20, 2026

Man United face defensive crisis with Lisandro Martinez missing training ahead of Champions League trip to Como… giving Michael Carrick a huge headache over who partners Harry Maguire

Martinez, who was forced off at half-time away at Leeds United with a thigh issue, was held back from Tuesday’s session at Carrington, putting his [...]

October 20, 2026

Man United have a ‘toxic culture’, sparked by the ‘Madrid’ trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Casemiro, claims ex-boss Erik ten Hag in damning breakdown of player discipline

Former United manager Ten Hag has accused the club’s hierarchy of fueling a ‘toxic culture’. Ten Hag, who was sacked in October 2024, has [...]

October 20, 2026

Dejan Kulusevski thanks Tottenham fans as star completes ‘impossible journey’ after 526-day absence with serious knee injury… and admits he told loved ones ‘it might not work out’ just two months ago

Kulusevski returned as an 87th-minute substitute on Monday. It was his first appearance since a serious knee injury in May 2025 and coincided with an [...]

October 20, 2026

Crystal Palace’s nightmare start to the season unpacked: The blunders that could cost Pierre Sage his job, how Steve Parish and Matt Hobbs sold him short in the transfer market – and why players feel worried and confused

Sage is under intense scrutiny after Palace’s shambolic 5-0 thrashing by rivals Brighton. But that must not distract from the inexcusable failures of [...]

October 20, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays advance to World Series, will face Milwaukee Brewers – NBC News

Tampa Bay Rays advance to World Series, will face Milwaukee Brewers  NBC News Rays clinch ALCS with Game 6 win, to face Brewers in World Series  ESPN [...]

October 20, 2026

Atlanta Dream dominate Golden State Valkyries for WNBA Finals Game 2 win – The New York Times

Atlanta Dream dominate Golden State Valkyries for WNBA Finals Game 2 win  The New York Times Angel Reese has 30 points, 16 rebounds as Dream even WNBA [...]

October 20, 2026

Mike Evans injury update: Latest on 49ers star’s status after Week 6 exit – SFGATE

Mike Evans injury update: Latest on 49ers star’s status after Week 6 exit  SFGATE Mike Evans unable to finish 49ers’ win, exits with Achilles [...]

October 20, 2026

Commanders star Terry McLaurin carted off after knee injury early in loss to 49ers – Yahoo Sports

Commanders star Terry McLaurin carted off after knee injury early in loss to 49ers  Yahoo Sports Commanders’ Terry McLaurin carted off with knee [...]

October 20, 2026

49ers hold off furious Commanders’ second-half rally to go 6-0 – ESPN

49ers hold off furious Commanders’ second-half rally to go 6-0  ESPN Commanders-49ers on ‘Monday Night Football’: What We Learned from [...]

October 20, 2026

Revealed: How Geri Halliwell ‘went silent and told husband Christian Horner “just tell your truth”‘ when his sex texts scandal story broke – before predicting his £67m Red Bull sacking

Horner, 52, was dismissed as CEO and Team Principal in July 2025 after 20 years in the role following an internal power struggle and a decline in form.

October 19, 2026

‘I show my respect by standing up’: Why taking the knee rebel Dominic Calvert-Lewin snubbed anti-racism gesture alongside five other Premier League stars

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has explained why Dominic Calvert-Lewin chose not to take the knee ahead of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United.

October 19, 2026

No wonder there is frantic hype around Carlos Baleba – desperate Man United know his £70m move HAS to work… and did Man City sell the wrong goalkeeper this summer? IAN LADYMAN on My Football Weekend

In football desperation can lead to exaggeration. Straws are clung on to and early conclusions drawn. That is why in and around Manchester United so much [...]

October 19, 2026

Tennis power couple set for DIVORCE: Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils announce their marriage is over after five years – as she blames distress from war in Ukraine

Elina Svitolina has announced the end of her marriage to fellow tennis star Gael Monfils in a statement, revealing the devastating toll Russia’s war [...]

October 19, 2026

MORE Premier League stars join rejection of taking the knee as fans boo the anti-racism gesture amid growing doubts over its impact

Bournemouth stars Rayan and Tyler Adams rejected taking the knee, while the gesture was loudly booed at Leeds United, as doubts over the anti-racism [...]

October 19, 2026

Packers 23-13 Cowboys (Oct 18, 2026) Game Recap – ESPN

Packers 23-13 Cowboys (Oct 18, 2026) Game Recap  ESPN Packers vs. Cowboys | How to watch, stream & listen | Week 6  Green Bay Packers – packers.com [...]

October 19, 2026